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Palestinian government incitement
Too many Palestinian children are being encouraged to hate and kill Israelis. This child abuse by Palestinian leaders and institutions is one of the main reasons there is still no peace.
International condemnation of Palestinian incitement
Instead of being given a regular education, too many Palestinian children are indoctrinated to hate Israelis and Jews.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/3ckfxgwDLck?list=PLD94E630BF1C97436
Hamas teaching hate
This is what the Palestinian government in Gaza is broadcasting on TV and trying to teach Palestinian children.
Can the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict be Solved?
This video reviews historic efforts to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Israel, the COVID vaccine, and the PA
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Does Israel control Gaza?
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Hamas Ethnic Cleansing, Destruction of Israel
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Hamas terrorists in their own words
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Khaled Meshaal
Sadly for Israelis and Palestinians, this is who has been in control of Gaza for years now.
http://www.trustorysocial.com/app/uploads/97cb288475d44c539e8a4502e644423e_KhaledMeshaal.jpg
Palestinian leadership and Incitement
The international community has repeatedly condemned Palestinian leaders for promoting hatred and violence against Israel. Unfortunately their incitement has continued, undermining hopes for a just peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Hamas tunnels in Gaza
According to the Institute for Palestine Studies, Hamas killed 160 Palestinian children by using them to build tunnels that are used to smuggle weapons and carry out attacks against Israel.
http://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/180400/hamas-killed-160-palestinian-children-to-build-terror-tunnels
Human shields
Palestinian civilians in Gaza don't want Hamas to use them as human shields by building military tunnels under their homes, but are too afraid to speak about it openly.
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/21/world/middleeast/hamas-tunnels-gaza-strip-israel.html?_r=0
Hamas steals international aid
Hamas is stealing cement that is supposed to be used to rebuild civilian homes in Gaza, and using it to build attack tunnels into Israel instead.
Palestinian water shortages
Some Palestinian communities unfortunately do face water shortages, because their government has failed to maintain their water systems, will not cooperate with Israel, and refuses to make its water usage more efficient.
https://besacenter.org/perspectives-papers/truth-behind-palestinian-water-libels/
Salim Joubran
In 2011 Arab-Israeli Supreme Court Justice Salim Joubran presided as judge in a case against former Israeli President Moshe Katsav. In 2015 he headed the Israeli Central Elections Committee, which oversaw national elections that year.
http://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-judge-appointed-as-vice-president-of-supreme-court/
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Antisemitism
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was widely condemned for going on an antisemitic rant in May, 2018
http://www.latimes.com/world/middleeast/la-fg-palestinian-abbas-tirade-20180502-story.html
Gaza negotiations
This is an insightful article about the barriers to an agreement between Israel and Hamas about improving the quality of life for the people of Gaza.
Reproductive rights in the West Bank
Abortion is illegal under Palestinian Authority rule in the West Bank, forcing some Palestinian women to undergo unsafe, life-threatening procedures. Many go to Israel instead, where women have reproductive rights and access to safe healthcare services.
https://foreignpolicy.com/2015/12/04/palestines-abortion-problem/
Hamas and Palestinian Authority human rights violations
Hamas and the Palestinian Authority systemically abuse and torture their political opponents in the West Bank and Gaza.
Palestinian Government Rewards Terrorism
According to one study, the Palestinian Authority rewarded convicted terrorists and their family with over $1 billion from 2013-2016.
Palestinian Government Rewards Terrorism
The Palestinian government spent $360 million to reward convicted terrorists and their families in 2018. This includes higher rewards for those who committed the worst crimes.
https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/palestinian-authority-payments-to-terrorists
Perspectives on the Oslo Accords
This article provides a variety of perspectives about the failure of the Oslo Accords.
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/why-the-oslo-accords-failed/
Settlements and Solutions
This interactive map allows you to explore different ways the territorial dispute between Israelis and Palestinians could be resolved.
What Comes After Abbas?
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has no clear successor, but this article lays out some theories for what may happen after he leaves office.
https://www.inss.org.il/research/day-abbas-possible-scenarios-strategic-significances-israel/
Oslo Accords database
The Economic Cooperation Foundation has an interesting database of documents related to the Oslo Accords and subsequent negotiations between Israelis, Palestinians, and Arab states.
Conflicting Narratives
This is a useful resource laying out mainstream Israeli and Palestinian narratives side by side.
https://www.routledgehandbooks.com/doi/10.4324/9780203079553.ch3
Arab Reactions to the U.S. Peace Plan
This is a well-rounded analysis of how various Arab leaders and states reacted to the 2020 U.S. plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Consequences of the 2020 U.S. Peace Plan
This article provides an interesting perspective on how the 2020 U.S. peace plan may affect future U.S. policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/28/trump-israel-palestinian-middle-east-peace-plan-108078
2020 U.S. Peace Plan Overview
This is a useful overview of the 2020 U.S. Peace Plan, including the historical context, what the plan calls for, and reactions to it from across the region.
Key Points from 2020 U.S. Peace Plan
This article breaks down the key points from the 2020 U.S. plan to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
https://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/The-Deal-of-the-Century-What-are-its-key-points-615680
Rashid Khalidi Hundred Years War on Palestine
"The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine is not a new, revisionist history that challenges both Israeli and Palestinian readers with its reexamination of their respective narratives. It is simply poor history."
https://jewishreviewofbooks.com/articles/7210/the-war-on-history/
Israeli-Arab Cooperation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Israeli-Arab cooperation has quietly expanded during the Coronavirus pandemic, which will hopefully lead to closer ties in the future.
IDF-Arab Cooperation During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Rising cases of COVID-19 in Israeli Arab towns and villages inspired unprecedented cooperation between the IDF and local Arab leaders.
The IDF and COVID-19
The IDF has been working closely with the Palestinian Authority to stop the spread of Coronavirus.
http://www.bicom.org.uk/podcast/episode-98-the-idfs-role-in-fighting-covid-19/
Opinions about annexation
Some security experts believe annexing parts of the West Bank would harm Israel’s security by damaging peaceful relations with Egypt and Jordan, causing the Palestinian Authority to collapse, and sparking war with Hamas, among other reasons.
Opinions about annexation
Some security experts believe annexing parts of the West Bank would make Israel more secure, because any military withdrawal from those areas would put Israel in grave danger.
https://besacenter.org/perspectives-papers/annexing-west-bank-area-c/
Analysis of possible annexation of parts of the West Bank
This article offers critical analysis about why PM Netanyahu may have decided to push for applying Israeli sovereignty to parts of the West Bank in July, 2020.
Analysis of possible annexation of parts of the West Bank
Some argue that potential Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank is a way to pressure Palestinian leaders to negotiate peace, by showing that time is not on their side.
Oslo Explainer
Here is some helpful info about the Oslo Accords, including a bit of context about how this Israeli-Palestinian treaty came about.
Gaza Blockade
Israel has a blockade against Hamas in Gaza because of weapons smuggling and other terrorist activity. Egypt does the same because of its own security concerns and internal political tensions with the Muslim Brotherhood.
Gaza Fishing Restrictions
This article analyzes the legal questions surrounding restrictions on Gaza's fishing zone in response to attacks against Israel by Hamas and other terrorist groups.
https://www.lawfareblog.com/limiting-gaza-fishing-zone-collective-punishment
Perspectives on the Kaminitz Law
This author argues the Kaminitz Law is a crucial tool for Israeli city planners as it makes construction more predictable and organized.
Perspectives on the Kaminitz Law
This group of NGOs argues that the Kaminitz Law would in effect discriminate against Arab citizens of Israel, harm other government efforts to promote development in Arab communities, and should be revised to ensure it only applies to future construction.
What is the Taylor Force Act?
The Taylor Force Act is a law named after an American citizen who was murdered by a Palestinian terrorist in 2016. It prohibits U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority (PA), unless the PA takes steps to end violence against U.S. and Israeli citizens, and stop financially rewarding acts of terrorism.
https://gop-foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-1164-taylor-force-act/
Oslo Accords Legacy
This is a highly critical perspective regarding the Oslo Accords, an international treaty that still have major impact on relations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/oslos-mangled-legacy
Hamas worse than ISIS
According to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the Hamas massacre of Israeli civilians on October 7th, 2023 was "worse than ISIS."